I had my one year follow-up mammogram. Right breast all clear but now there's a new lump in my (previously healthy) left breast.Doc said he'd book me in for a biopsy under mammorgram.Considering the first mam hurt like hell - what is a prolonged mam gonna feel like?Has anyone had this procedure and can describe it for me please.

@jax1964 i had biopsy by ultasound and a week later biopsy by mammogram Took a bit of time to do Wasnt painful and they had to position me and I wasnt allowed to move for 15 minutes The staff were caring and concerned to keep me comfortable through the process Hope all goes well PM me if you want xo

I had a biopsy by mammogram because the doctor nicked a vein which bled and flooded the ultrasound so they couldnt see where to take the biopsy from. Rather than wait two weeks I chose the mammogram. The only bit was the local stung for a few seconds. Its a bit awkward but ok and the staff were so lovely and caring that it almost seemed laughable. I ended up with a purple boob and a giant haematoma. You'll be fine.

Hi Jax, that is very crappy news to receive. I had 2 biopsy's done under mammogram on the same breast but in different locations so I was literally in the mammo machine for about 40 minutes. Most painful part was them getting me in the right position and I'm not going to lie but it did hurt but it was bearable. They get you in position take a scan and do measurements, inject the local anaeschetic and then do the biopsy. The second biopsy was probably a bit easier as I was still a little bit numb. Also I was lying down which is way better than the standing version. I had already had a biopsy under ultra sound the same day so needless to say my poor boob was very bruised and sore for a few days.

Small suggestion - a couple of ibuprofen an hour beforehand might help.

I had exactly that and the thought of it was much worse than the real thing. They position you just like a normal mammogram then they give you a local anaesthetic so you don't feel anything. There is a bang sound as they take the biopsy but it's fine. They explain what is happening all of the time so you feel informed. Wiggle your toes as a distraction and you'll be fine. Good luck.

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arpie
Member
7 years ago
WOW @JulieVT11 !! I've never heard of Biopsy by Mammogram before Jax's post!!

All the best, Jax!!
JulieVT11
Member
7 years ago
Hi Jax, that is very crappy news to receive. I had 2 biopsy's done under mammogram on the same breast but in different locations so I was literally in the mammo machine for about 40 minutes. Most painful part was them getting me in the right position and I'm not going to lie but it did hurt but it was bearable. They get you in position take a scan and do measurements, inject the local anaeschetic and then do the biopsy. The second biopsy was probably a bit easier as I was still a little bit numb. Also I was lying down which is way better than the standing version. I had already had a biopsy under ultra sound the same day so needless to say my poor boob was very bruised and sore for a few days.
arpie
Member
7 years ago
@Jax1964 - I feel your concern ... I had a biopsy on my treated boob on Dec 21st - just scar tissue .....

Chances are the Doc meant to say 'biopsy by Ultrasound' as the US locates the exact spot & then the biopsy needle shot thru it (that's how mine have been done.)

All the best, xxx
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
Big hug Jax. So sorry that there's something there, no matter what it turns out to be. K xox

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